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I first became interested in the Chinese healing arts after having practiced the Chinese internal arts including the martial and healing practices of Tai Ji and Qi Gong, respectively. I owe a great debt of gratitude to these ancient traditions for helping me to develop the strong root, focused intent, and sensitive touch that make me successful. "to become a healer, one must first be healed" |
I began my career in the Chinese healing arts after receiving my massage certification from the Acupressure Institute in Berkeley, CA the summer of 2001. Since that time I have furthered my massage skills with more Tui Na (Chinese Massage) classes and attended Cranial-Sacral workshops as well. In 2003, I was certified by the National Certification Board for Massage Therapy and Bodywork. More recently I completed my Masters in Chinese Medicine at the Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Sciences in Oakland, CA, while also serving as a faculty member of the school's Tui Na Certification program. I received my Acupuncture License from the State of California in October 2005.
Maintaining a private massage practice since 2001 and acupuncture in 2005, I have worked with all types of chronic and acute pain including headaches, backaches, arthritis/joint pain, abdominal discomfort, shoulder/neck pain, as well as mental/emotional distress, chronic diseases like diabetes, hypertension and heart disease, hyper/hypothyroid and degenerative disorders like post-stroke, parkinson's and more. Also not to be forgotten, as "prevention is the best cure", working toward peak health and wellness.
As a father of two, I also have experience with Pregnancy, Infants, and Children!